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Ethereal Coastline, Original Painting, Semi Abstract, Landscape, Nature, sky
By Helen Howells
Located in Deddington, GB
Ethereal Coastline is an original seascape painting by Helen Howells. It was inspired by the
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Jonathan Speed, Peach Sky, Original Landscape Painting, Contemporary Art
By Jonathan Speed
Located in Deddington, GB
Peach Sky [2018]
Original
Abstract
Oil paint on canvas
Image size: H:40 cm x W:50 cm
Complete Size
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sunrise Evolution, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, sky, night, nature, seascape, surrealism, oil painting, greenSunrise EvolutionLisa
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Infinite Sky
Located in Fairfield, CT
For me, art begins with the sensation of being uplifted by the sheer beauty of nature. The colors grab my attention and move me to translate this feeling I get when I see a luscious ...
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Clear sky
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Oleksandr Khrapachov "Clear sky"
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Windswept Beach Scene Blustery Skies Contemporary Modern British Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Kathleen Crow, British contemporary
Title: 'Over the Sand'
Medium: oil on canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$2,190 Sale Price
20% Off
Horizon Series: Mauve Brown Sky - contemporary, modernist, oil on canvas
By David Sorensen
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This abstract oil painting by David Sorensen is one of his Horizon series.
An important
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Tranquil Tide, Oil Painting
By Mandy Main
Located in San Francisco, CA
, narrow, calm, shore, beach, sky, seascape, realism, oil painting, blueTranquil TideMandy
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Hahamonga Sky
By Katherine Kean
Located in Palm Desert, CA
. This 6 x 6 inch painting is painted in oil on a museum grade one quarter inch linen panel, framed with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil, Panel
$480 Sale Price
20% Off
Impressionist Painting of Fishing Boats and Boathouse under Dramatic Sky
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Impressionist Painting of Fishing Boats and Boathouse under Dramatic Sky
By Fanch Lel
Signed
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$489 Sale Price
35% Off
Pauline Marshall - British School 1991 Oil, Stormy Skies at Low Tide
Located in Corsham, GB
a beach beneath a stormy sky. Initialled to the lower left. Well presented in a pale wooden frame
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique Oil Scottish Highland Loch Valley Cottages Path Mountains Dramatic Sky
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Antique Oil Scottish Highland Loch Valley Cottages Path Mountains Dramatic Sky
by F. E. Jamieson
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Contemporary French Impressionist Oil Dramatic Sky over Coastal Beach Seascape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Coastline
signed by Georges Bordonave (French contemporary)
dated 2000
oil painting on
Category
Early 2000s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Pink Sky
Located in Wien, 9
figures, which she applies to the canvas using a combination of oil paint and tempera. In most cases, the
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas, Tempera
Contemporary French Impressionist Oil Purple Sea and Sky Mountain Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Landscape
by Georges Bordonave (French contemporary)
signed oil painting on canvas
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Approaching - Contemporary Landscape Painting Ivory Clouds Brown Sky Field, 2019
By David Konigsberg
Located in Kent, CT
painting in oil on panel by David Konigsberg. In this painting, ivory and gray clouds are dramatic against
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Sky Presence
By Willard Dixon
Located in Burlingame, CA
Willard Dixon, Sky Presence, painted in 2000 in oil on canvas. The etherial Bay Area cascading
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
American Impressionist Panoramic Mountain Sketch Landscape
Sky Study Painting
By George Browne
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American oil painting of panoramic mountain range by George Browne (1918 - 1958). Oil on
Category
1940s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Surrealistic Abstract Landscape Painting "Blue Sky Beyond 19"
By Tay Dall
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A unique and vivid abstract / surreal landscape painting on stretched canvas. Created with poured
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Piece of the Sky no.14, 12x12", oil on linen
By Alyson Kinkade
Located in Loveland, CO
"Piece of the Sky no. 14” by Alyson Kinkade
12x12" image, 13x13" framed in black wood, floater
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Piece of the Sky no.13, 12x12", oil on linen
By Alyson Kinkade
Located in Loveland, CO
"Piece of the Sky no. 13” by Alyson Kinkade
12x12" image, 13x13" framed in grey metal, floater
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Piece of the Sky no.12, 12x12", oil on linen
By Alyson Kinkade
Located in Loveland, CO
"Piece of the Sky no. 12” by Alyson Kinkade
12x12" image, 13x13" framed in black wood, floater
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Moving Sky
By Willard Dixon
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Moving Sky' is 48 x 53 inches. The unique work bridges realism with surrealism. The painting is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
FRENCH IMPRESSIONIST SIGNED OIL - BRIGHT BLUE SKY OVER FOREST LANDSCAPE
By Maurice Mazeilie
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Forest Blues"
by Maurice Mazeilie (French)
oil painting on card, unframed
stamped verso
painting
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$351 Sale Price
35% Off
Gigabyte sky
By Perry Burns
Located in Fairfield, CT
making paintings that merge the traditions of Middle Eastern patterns and European tapestries with
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"High in the Sky" Contemporary Experimental Abstract Sculpture Painting
By Chris Bexar
Located in Houston, TX
Red and blue tonal experimental abstract sculptural painting. The work was intentionally removed
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Headquarters Sky
Located in Boston, MA
headquarters buildings.
Keywords: headquarters, hq, sky, corporate, corporations, government, building
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Piece of the Sky no.16, 12x12", oil on linen
By Alyson Kinkade
Located in Loveland, CO
"Piece of the Sky no. 16” by Alyson Kinkade
12x12" image, 14x14" framed in black wood, floater
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
“Sunset with Lavender Sky” American impressionist landscape painting, cool tones
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting by Ben Fenske of the sun setting over the sea. Painted with Fenske's thick, urgent
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Dust, Rural Road and Storm Sky American Landscape Painting
Located in New York, NY
recede into the distance, dust lifts from the roadside, and a vast storm sky arcs overhead, creating a
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Gray sky, Marine, Seaside, Oil on canvas, Semi-abstract, Blue, Impressionism
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
mood.
The use of an oil painting knife adds texture and dynamism to the artwork. The cloudy sky in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Summer Sky
Located in Miami, FL
eight painting series and three sculpture series. The artist's devotion to this captivating narrative is
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Tempera
Huge French Modern Abstract Painting - Pink
Blue Clouds Sky
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French School, late 20th century
Pink & Blue abstract cloud composition
oil on canvas
40 x 31.5
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
$2,190 Sale Price
20% Off
Melodies of the Sky - Impressionist Evening Landscape Painting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sabrina Zhou’s Melodies of the Sky, a 24-inch square original oil on canvas painting, captures the
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Huge French Contemporary Abstract Composition Painting Red Sunset Blue Skies
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract composition
Evelyne Thierry-Picard (French, b. 1928)
signed oil on canvas, unframed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1930
s French Impressionist Oil Country Track Deep Blue Sky
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
the back
oil painting on board, unframed
measures: 7.75 high by 9.75 inches wide
condition: overall
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$958 Sale Price
30% Off
"Broken Sky" - Boston Expressionist Abstract painting by Bernard Chaet
By Bernard Chaet
Located in Rockport, MA
an artist and a teacher, particularly in the realm of painting and printmaking.
Chaet studied at the
Category
20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Shoreline Calm, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, shore, beach, sky, seascape, outsider, oil painting, blueShoreline CalmMikhail Zuyeu
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1930
s French Provencal Signed Oil Fauvist Colors Beautiful Sky
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
right)
Title: Provencal Landscape at Sunset
Medium: oil painting on panel, unframed
board : 12.5 x
Category
Early 20th Century Fauvist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,314 Sale Price
87% Off
"Unbroken Silence", Oil Painting
By Kirsten Savage
Located in Denver, CO
and the big open skies humble us.
Kirsten Savage’s oil paintings are about contemplation and
Category
2010s Surrealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Light Waves" Oil Painting
By Kirsten Savage
Located in Denver, CO
where the silence is deafening and the big open skies humble us.
Kirsten Savage’s oil paintings are
Category
2010s Realist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Sky, Mountain, River, Trees
By Mike Piggott
Located in Bozeman, MT
Oil on linen
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Moon -21st Century Contemporary Realistic Sky Painting of the Moon
By Bart Koning
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Bart Koning (Dutch artist)
Moon
39,1 x 48,9 cm (Framed included in price 39,5 x 49,3)
Oil paint on
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Scottish Highlands Sunset Atmospheric Sky River Landscape Signed British Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Highland River
by Brian Horsewell, British contemporary
signed oil on canvas, framed
framed: 21
Category
20th Century English School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,204 Sale Price
20% Off
Fine Scottish Highland River Landscape Atmospheric Sky Original British Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Highland River Landscape
by Brian Horsewell, British contemporary
signed oil on canvas, framed
Category
20th Century English School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,204 Sale Price
20% Off
Auggust Sky
By Ayline Olukman
Located in New York, NY
peaceful, otherworldly, meditative. The images are re-interpreted by the oil painting and we know we are
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Photographic Paper, Stretcher Bars
Purple Sky
By Maureen Chatfield
Located in Greenwich, CT
American, b. 1948
Artist Statement:
My paintings are intuitive responses to the myriad forces that
Category
2010s Color-Field Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Abstract Surrealistic Landscape Painting "Blue Sky Beyond 15"
By Tay Dall
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A unique and vivid abstract/ surreal landscape painting on stretched canvas. Ready to hang. Framing
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
When the Sky Leaned Close
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Original oil painting signed by the Artist in the lower left corner.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oz Sky
Located in Boston, MA
to the theme. This painting showed at the slot machine manufacturer in Chicago.
Keywords: Oz
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Dinner in the Sky
By Valton Tyler
Located in Dallas, TX
seems the right word for describing his vivid, unusual and technically refined paintings, prints and
Category
1970s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Price Upon Request
Moving Sky
Located in Fairfield, CT
Represented by George Billis Gallery in Westport CT.
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Sky Rhythm
By Ira Barkoff
Located in Greenwich, CT
painting – to transcend the physical to reach the spiritual.”
“My most successful pictures are not those
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$10,200
Twilight - Bruges VIII, Annamarie Dzendrowskyj, Original Painting, Sky Artwork
By Annamarie Dzendrowskyj
Located in Deddington, GB
into oil paintings, and explore the tension between figuration and abstraction and the way in which the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Dream ship., Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Iryna Kastsova
Located in Yardley, PA
ocean and stunning skies overhead. Oil painting on 100% linen canvas. Covered with varnish. Ready to
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Regatta 19., Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Iryna Kastsova
Located in Yardley, PA
stunning skies overhead. Oil painting on linen canvas. It is varnished. Ready to hang. The sides are
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
April Skiers, Nendaz, Switzerland, Skiing Art, Mountain Painting, Sports Art
By Lucy Pratt
Located in Deddington, GB
piece may look
April Skiers, Nendez is an original oil on board painting by artist Lucy Pratt. Nendez is
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
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Sky Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are several options of sky oil paintings available for sale. Finding the ideal Contemporary, Abstract or Expressionist examples of these works for your living room, whether you’re looking for small- or large-size pieces, is no easy task — start by shopping our selection today. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a sky oil paintings that pops against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of gray, blue, brown, beige and more. Larry Horowitz, David Konigsberg, Carolyn Reynolds, Willard Dixon and Tracy Helgeson took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, oil paint and fabric. Some sky oil paintings are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller iterations, measuring # 3 inches across, are available.
How Much are Sky Oil Paintings?
Prices for art of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — sky oil paintings in our inventory begin at $140 and can go as high as $350,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,500.
Finding the Right Paintings for You
Painting is an art form that has spanned innumerable cultures, with artists using the medium to tell stories, explore and communicate ideas and express themselves. To bring abstract paintings, landscape paintings, still-life paintings and other original paintings into your home is to celebrate and share in the long tradition of this discipline.
When we look at paintings, particularly those that originated in the past, we learn about history, other cultures and countries of the world. Like every other work of art, paintings — whether they are contemporary creations or works that were made during the 19th century — can often help us clearly see and understand the world around us in a meaningful and interesting way.
Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs.
Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.
No matter your preference, whether you favor Post-Impressionist paintings, animal paintings, Surrealism, Pop art or another movement or specific period, arranging art on a blank wall allows you to evoke emotions in a room while also showing off your tastes and interests. A symmetrical wall arrangement may comprise a grid of four to six pieces or, for an odd number of works, a horizontal row. Asymmetrical arrangements, which may be small clusters of art or large, salon-style gallery walls, have a more collected and eclectic feel.
Download the 1stDibs app, which includes a handy “View on Wall” feature that allows you to see how a particular artwork will look on a particular wall, and read about how to arrange wall art. And if you’re searching for the perfect palette for your interior design project, what better place to turn than to the art world’s masters of color?
On 1stDibs, you’ll find an expansive collection of paintings and other fine art for your home or office. Browse abstract paintings, portrait paintings, paintings by emerging artists and more today.
Questions About Sky Oil Paintings
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
- When was oil paint invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- What is abstract oil painting?1 AnswerLilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - Can you use oil paint on wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- Did Dali use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
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